Business

Fuliza usage climbs by 800,000 users, disbursements reach Sh982 billion in 2024

According to data from Safaricom, the total number of active Fuliza users reached 7.9 million.

State leases four sugar factories to private firms

Feasibility funds hit Sh2.8bn amid housing plan doubts

This funding is part of a larger Sh119.6 billion budget allocated to the State Department for Housing and Urban Development.

Payment hope for 65,627 bills as State scrutinizes Sh518bn debt

The State has been under pressure to ensure that only legitimate bills are approved for payment.

Rural power sales drop to Sh12.4bn despite user growth

Kenya Power, the country's dominant electricity supplier, recorded Sh12.4 billion in sales revenue from the rural electrification program during the year ending June 2024.

Businesses appeal to government regarding new waste management fee

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) levy is set to impact goods packaged in nylon.

State plans early exits ahead of parastatal mergers

The merger will lead to the dissolution of nine corporations.

Finding true smartphone reliability in Kenya

The bedrock of this reliability, undeniably, is battery endurance.

How Fuliza gives M-PESA users a lifeline during cash crunch

Fuliza is a continuous overdraft facility for M-PESA customers who have insufficient funds to complete transactions.

Audit flags Sh44.8 billion gap in eCitizen funds

About Sh44.8 billion collected is unaccounted for.

Survey tracks 2,400km in road upgrades

More than 2,400 kilometres of road were either maintained or graded during the past year.

Voice, messaging power Safaricom to Sh80.78 billion revenue

The company’s voice revenue rose by 1.6%, with more customers spending time on calls and overall usage per user going up.

Shareholders to receive Sh48bn as Safaricom posts strong growth

The total payout includes a final dividend of 65 cents per ordinary share.

Safaricom’s revenue surges to Sh388.7 billion

The financial results come with an announcement of a Sh48.08 billion dividend payout to shareholders.

Google Maps rolls out screenshot scanning tool to save places instantly

Airtel launches Africa’s first AI spam alert system in Kenya

The spam alert service, now active on all Airtel lines at no extra cost, is the first of its kind in Africa.

YouTube’s Fede Goldenberg opens NATPE Budapest

He emphasized the platform’s increasing role in premium content distribution, particularly via Connected TV (CTV).

Tourist arrivals in Kenya hit 2.4 million in 2024, earning Sh452.2 billion

JKIA continued to serve the largest share, handling 1.6 million visitors in 2024.

Spotify's new feature gives users control over repetitive songs

This feature, called the "snooze button," offers a simple solution for users who feel that certain songs have been overplayed.

Rockstar delays Grand Theft Auto VI release to May 2026

This delay has stirred a mix of disappointment and anticipation among fans worldwide.

Number plate shortage: 7,000 vehicles trapped at Mombasa Port

The Kenya Car Importers Association has held the government responsible for this major disruption.

Online crimes surged to Sh455 billion in 2024, report reveals

In 2024, Kenyans experienced a surge in cyber threats, with 127.8 million brute force attacks.

Budget clash as Treasury slashes Parliament's Sh7 billion boost

Lawmakers had amended the 2025/26 Budget Policy Statement to raise Parliament’s allocation from Sh42.4 billion to Sh49.4 billion.

Google backs nuclear power to support AI energy needs

The move is aimed at addressing the growing electricity demand driven by the rapid expansion of AI technologies.

Private sector drilled 42,791 of Kenya’s 47,199 boreholes in 2024–25, says KNBS

The newly released Economic Survey points to a growing reliance on private players in efforts to improve access to water across the country.

State allocates Sh2.79b for Affordable Housing research

This marks a Sh586 million increase from the Sh1.73 billion earmarked in the 2024/2025 period.

Over 50 pesticide brands face ban in Kenya over safety concerns

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the move is part of efforts to protect Kenyans and promote safer farming solutions.

Tea farmers to benefit as government lifts taxes on packaging materials

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe made the announcement on Wednesday after meeting with the leadership of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA).

2025-26 budget shrinks State Office funds in austerity push

The Executive Office of the President will see a reduction of Sh600 million.

Sh405 billion not enough: Governors push for bigger county budget

The governors argue that inflation, new devolved responsibilities, and increased demand for services have not been factored into the allocation.